Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator

Job Title: Social and Emotional Learning Coordinator

Department: Superintendent

Reports to: Executive Director of Federal Programs and Student Supports

Highest Level Supervised: N/A

Calendar: 260 days/8 Hours

Job Summary:

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator leads the development implementation and continuous improvement of the districts social and emotional learning framework to strengthen student well-being belonging and positive school climate. This role works across district departments and with school leadership teams to ensure SEL priorities are aligned with instructional practices student support systems and school improvement efforts. The coordinator partners with principals instructional leaders and educators to support effective implementation of SEL practices through professional learning leadership coaching and data-informed continuous improvement across schools. The essential functionsas shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the districts social and emotional learning (SEL) framework aligned with district strategic priorities.
2. Collaborate with district departments and school leaders to ensure SEL initiatives are aligned with instructional priorities student support systems and school improvement efforts.
3. Partner with principals and school leadership teams to support effective implementation of SEL practices within instruction school climate systems and student supports.
4. Provide coaching and consultation to principals instructional coaches counselors and educators to build capacity for effective SEL implementation.
5. Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning that strengthens educators ability to integrate social and emotional learning into classroom instruction and school culture.
6. Conduct regular school and classroom visits to support implementation observe learning environments and provide feedback to school leaders.
7. Collect analyze and interpret SEL-related data (e.g. climate surveys implementation data) to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
8. Lead the development adaptation and implementation of SEL curriculum resources aligned with district priorities and research-based frameworks.
9. Serve as a visible and responsive resource to schools coordinating internal and external partnerships that support student well-being and positive school climate.
10. Support schools in implementing SEL initiatives through continuous improvement cycles that include goal setting implementation monitoring and reflection on impact.
11. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations seminars course work and collaboration.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in education counseling psychology social work or related field
• Work Experience: Three years of experience leading the implementation of school or district initiatives
• Licensure or Certification: N/A

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies frameworks and research-based practices.
2. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups including colleagues employees and external partners.
3. Experience designing and delivering adult professional learning.
4. Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques.
5. Data informed decision making and analytical skills.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and determine proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
7. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals.
9. Ability to coach and motivate others.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
11. Maintain validdriverslicense with a driving record that aligns with the districts motor vehicle record requirement while employed.
12. Maintain confidentiality.
13. Attendwork on a prompt and regular basis.
14. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees

Physical Requirements:

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The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email:. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.

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